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💜 Helping you get healthy & lose weight sustainably WITHOUT restrictive dieting
8️⃣ Years of experience
👩🏽‍⚕️ Medical Doctor | 🔴🗣️TEDx Speaker
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“Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” ~ World Health Organisation

I don’t believe in ‘fad’ or crash diets. These provide short term solutions with unsustainable results. They are a plan A with no plan B, a “one side fits all” or “cookie cutter” approach to nutrition. I work with individuals of all capabilities who are searching for personal and supportive 1 to 1 nutrition coaching. The existing nutrition and fitness industry is poorly regulated. There is an abundance of conflicting evidence readily available it’s easy to get lost confused. Using an evidence based approach to education I eliminate dietary myths. I empower my clients on a personal level to help them achieve their fat loss, body recomposition and fitness goals for life!

17/01/2025

Tried every diet under the sun and STILL FEEL STUCK? Here’s why…

The problem isn’t you, it’s the diet. Trust me. I’ve been there.

Back in 2012 I obsessively tracked my macros on My Fitness Pal and killed myself in the gym in the pursuit of my dream body.

Combined with the exhausting shifts and stress within the NHS it led to binge eating and burnout.

That’s why I created Nourish, to help other women achieve a sustainable approach to health and wellbeing instead of falling into the same traps I did.

This January we’re relaunching our signature group program, The Nourish Academy, which goes live 3 times each year.

It’s a 12-week small group coaching experience to help women create a healthier lifestyle, heal their relationship with food & lose weight sustainably without rules or restriction.

Our approach is holistic, looking at the whole person. This means addressing everything from sleep, stress, relationship, work life balance, self esteem, self confidence AS WELL AS nutrition and exercise.

That’s the key to creating long term sustainable weight loss.

So if you’re looking to consistently lose weight, feel healthy, increase your energy and reclaim your self confidence this opportunity is for you.

Click this link or drop me a private message for more information:
https://form.typeform.com/to/kKmA8vQp?typeform-source=www.doctoraileen.com

Best wishes,
Dr Aileen

14/01/2025

4 weight loss myths that I used to believe were gospel (and drove me to binge eating)

… I hope you’ve not fallen into the same trap I did…

PS the doors to The Nourish Academy, my 12 week small group coaching program for women, are open.

Click this link or drop me a private message for more information and the link to apply
https://form.typeform.com/to/kKmA8vQp?typeform-source=www.doctoraileen.com

30/12/2024

Ready to press reset on your diet?

Kick off 2025 feeling supported by joining my free 5 day challenge designed to help women create food freedom and lose weight sustainably without restrictive dieting.

You’ll join me and other ladies looking to lose weight inside a private Facebook group where I’ll be sharing recipes, meal plans and daily motivation and accountability.

We start Friday 3rd January

Comment “RESET” below and I’ll send you a link to enrol and join the private Facebook group.

15/10/2024

The women I support are intelligent and successful but struggle with their weight and health.

They know what to do to lose weight but life keeps getting in the way.

Then they blame themselves because they feel they SHOULD be able to be consistent... and they wish they had more willpower or self discipline.

Maybe you also…

👉 Start a new diet feeling great, then motivation fades and willpower runs out.

👉 Feel too exhausted from the pressures of work and life commitments to make time for yourself

👉 Feel nervous about handling social commitments like client meals, family meals out or drinks with friends while losing weight

You’re not alone in this. I hear this all the time.

And it makes perfect sense because we’ve been conditioned by the diet culture to rely on willpower in order to lose weight and keep it off.

So we use an all or nothing approach, cut out all the things we love and feel restricted.

I’m willing to bet you’ve been derailed during a social event in the past and completely thrown the towel in.

All because traditional diets don’t teach us how to manage social events without feeling restricted and missing out!

But what if I told you that you can succeed at prioritising your health and lose weight

✨ Without relying on willpower

✨ While still enjoying your favourite foods in moderation

✨ Without feeling hungry

✨ While still looking forward to and enjoying socialing

This is exactly what The Nourish Method is about.

The Nourish Method is a 12 week 1:1 program where I personally support you with understanding and cultivating motivation, managing stress, increasing your energy, socialising with ease, healing your relationship with food so you can weight consistently and easily without feeling restricted.

If you’re looking for support to lose weight sustainably whilst improving your overall health and wellbeing you’ll be pleased to know that I have 2 spots left for 1:1 coaching starting in this October & November

For more information, drop me a private message to express your interest and we can arrange a complimentary consultation to see if this might be a good fit for you.

05/10/2024

A high protein breakfast is the key to sustainable weight loss.

When I’m busy I prepare my chia, h**p and flaxseed porridge ready to grab, heat and eat for fast paced mornings.

It’s packed with protein and fiber keeping you full till lunch.

The chia, h**p and flax seeds are packed with healthy fats supporting heart health, immune system and skin as well as a healthy gut microbiome.

Starting your day with a simple yet nutritious breakfast will starve off cravings and support your weight loss goals.

Private message me if you’d like me to send over the recipe.

12/09/2024

ENTER TO WIN. We’re funding £8,000 in Nourish Academy Scholarships

If you’re a woman looking to lose weight sustainably, heal your relationship with food and improve your overall health and wellbeing, this is for you.

Over the last 8+ years I’ve helped hundreds of women to change their habits, build a sustainable lifestyle and lose weight in a healthy way without restrictive dieting or obsessing over calories

In June this year Nourish turned 8… so to celebrate the team and I have decided to give away £8,000 of Nourish Academy Scholarships.

Our approach is about sustainability. At Nourish we understand that weight loss is about much more than eating less and moving more.

It’s a complex journey challenged by social norms, cultural norms and mindset barriers.

That’s why our approach is holistic, looking at the whole person. This means addressing everything from sleep, stress, relationship, work life balance, self esteem, self confidence AS WELL AS nutrition and exercise.

That’s the key to creating long term sustainable weight loss.

And we’ve got this down to an art inside The Nourish Academy - our signature small group program.

The Nourish Academy is a 12-week small group coaching experience to help women create a healthier lifestyle, heal their relationship with food & lose weight sustainably without rules or restriction.

So if you’re looking to consistently lose weight, feel healthy, increase your energy and reclaim your self confidence this opportunity is for you.

Here’s how it works:

1. Like this post

2. Comment “PICK ME” in the comments

3. I’ll reach out with the scholarship questionnaire

Dig deep, these scholarships will be awarded to the ladies who really and truly need and deserve it the most.

4. Tag your friends in the comments below, each tag will support your application

What are you waiting for?

Best wishes,
Dr Aileen

11/07/2024

Did you know only 5-20% of dieters keep the weight off?!!!

It’s not you, who is at fault,

It’s not your lack of discipline, or willpower.

The truth is, most diets fail because they're far too restrictive!

I’m on a mission to change that.

I help women build sustainable habits, stop comfort eating, reclaim motivation, beat fatigue, and lose weight for good - without restriction, hunger or counting calories.

31/05/2024

I’m a “Nourish Doctor” formally referred to as a lifestyle medicine physician.

Yes, I help women lose weight, but I also help them review all aspects of their health and wellbeing to create their most energised, healthy and confident lives.

You see, traditional weight loss approaches are 1 dimensional.

You follow a food plan, add exercise to create a calorie deficit and then you lose weight.

The problem is that this approach is unsustainable.

It’s unrealistic and at least 80% of the time leads to weight regain because it doesn't address their mindset and it’s not personalised enough.

You can have the best meal plan in the world but if you don’t take into account your personal challenges such as long working hours, travelling the world for work or binge eating patterns then it’s not going to work long term!

This is why The Nourish Academy is different.

Nourish is a holistic approach to nutrition, sleep, stress management, exercise, emotional wellbeing and relationships.

Because more often than not, our food choices are strongly linked to how we feel, how well we’ve slept and what’s going on in our lives.

For example, when we’re exhausted from a poor nights sleep with high stress levels of looming deadlines we’re much more likely to grab the chocolate bar instead of the nutritious apple!

Yep, you’re not alone. It’s science!

So if any of this intrigues you I have an opportunity to share.

I’m currently enrolling both private and Nourish Academy clients.

But this ISN’T for you if…

👀 You want to count calories for the rest of your life

👀 You’re unwilling to look at the relationships between stress, sleep deprivation and your food choices

👀 You’re not ready to explore what Nourish can offer, instead of a traditional diet approach to weight loss

So if you’re curious to know more, I’m inviting you to apply for a complimentary consultation to see if I might be able to help.

Click the link in the comments to access the application questionnaire.

Dr Aileen x

18/05/2024

Exercise is rubbish for weight loss and here’s why 👇

As a Doctor you’d expect me to encourage exercise, and I do… BUT it’s important that you’re exercising for the right reasons and not just to “burn calories”.

I’ve met many patients over the years who have been exercising in ways they don’t enjoy wasting their precious time and energy trying to shift weight.

The people I support are busy and so my ethos is about helping them get the biggest results in the shortest amount of time.

To help you out, I’m going to break down the science as to why exercise is counterproductive when it comes to weight loss.

1️⃣ Understanding caloric burn: 1lb of fat is approximately 3,500 calories.

This means to “burn” 1lb of fat through exercise alone you’d need to do around 7 hours of high intensity spin each week!

That's a significant time commitment and although I do love my peloton you can count me out.

2️⃣ Exercise and appetite:
Exercise can increase hunger and lead to compensatory eating.

We often consume more calories than we burn during exercise, making weight loss solely through exercise challenging.

3️⃣ When to introduce exercise on a weight loss program:
You can achieve weight loss by creating a moderate calorie deficit (approx 20%) through food alone. This means exercise is not needed in the early stages.

In fact, to really emphasise this point, when I’m guiding patients through a weight loss program I usually wait about 4 weeks before introducing or adjusting exercise to emphasise how important healthy eating habits are.

This gives them time to implement habits around their nutrition first instead of adding in too much at once which is often unsustainable.

4️⃣ Why do you exercise?:
Exercise should be enjoyed and pursued primarily for its health benefits and feel good factor, not just as a weight loss tool.

Choose an activity that contributes positively to your overall well-being so you’re more likely to stick to it and reap the benefits.

HOWEVER, It would be negligent for me to say that exercise doesn’t play a role in weight management because it absolutely does but it’s not because of the “calories burned”.

Considering health psychology and behaviour change, we are more likely to make healthier food choices when we are exercising consistently.

The problem is, most will get started on a new diet and start exercising straight away forcing themselves to follow “the plan”.

Consistency might happen for the first few weeks or months but eventually it goes out the window… along with the prepared lunches and healthy dinners!

The key takeaway is this: exercise in a way you actually enjoy and do it for the health benefits and feel good factor NOT for weight loss.

By exercising in a way you enjoy, you’re more likely to be consistent, eat well and live a healthier and longer life.

P.S. If you enjoy my science backed, holistic and supportive approach to getting healthy and losing weight you’ll want to know that The Nourish Academy is open for enrollment.

It’s a 12-week small group experience to help 10 women create a healthier lifestyle, reduce stress, maximise their energy, build self confidence and lose weight sustainably without restrictive dieting.

We open the doors 3 times a year, and we’re currently recruiting ladies to begin on June 10th.

Better yet, I’ve got some bonuses for early applicants. If you apply before 20th May to claim our early bird offer:

Bonus 1:1 consultation with Raeleen Thomson, our psychology expert

Instant access to The Nourish Academy curriculum so you can get started right away.

The link with all the details about how The Nourish Academy works and what’s included is in the comments below.

Yours,
Dr Aileen

16/05/2024

The real reasons why diets don’t work for most people…

Women come to me because they want to lose weight, have more energy and feel healthy.

They’ve usually been dieting for years, often decades, losing and regaining the same weight again and again.

Others have tried more extreme approaches such as weight loss injections, meal replacement shakes and even bariatric surgery.

Problem is, it’s not just weight that’s the issue.

There’s usually a background of stress as they navigate busy diaries, board meetings, business travel, family commitments, personal admin and everything in between.

They think they just need more willpower to eat less and exercise more, which makes perfect sense because we need to be in a calorie deficit to lose weight.

But the challenge is, actually sticking to the calorie deficit..

My job is to help them understand the source of the extra calories and when we look more closely it’s usually related to a combination of snacking, large portions and alcohol.

After asking more questions I’m able to understand that snacking is usually linked to afternoon sugar slumps, stress, boredom and a desire for comfort.

The portions are large because they’ve often skipped breakfast, grabbed lunch on the go and so they’re starving after work.

Alcohol is often used as a tool to switch off, unwind and celebrate after a hard day in the office which reduces their inhibitions and leads to snacking on even more empty calories.

Logically, it makes perfect sense why sticking to the calorie deficit and losing weight has been so challenging but changing our habits and behaviours so they eat less and lose weight isn’t as straightforward.

This is exactly why according to medical science 80-95% of weight loss attempts fail in the long term!

It’s not because they don’t have enough willpower, it’s because the strategy was too superficial and didn’t consider the whole situation or address the root cause.

Sadly, most diets don’t address each person as an individual and assess their lifestyle. They simply say ”eat this, don’t eat that and if you follow these rules you’ll win”

Problem is we don't live in a laboratory. We’re humans. Humans with stressful and demanding jobs, finite energy and feelings.

We use food and alcohol as a tool to switch off from work, ease stress, socialise with friends and family and numb our feelings.

Now let me be clear. I’m not suggesting you give up your favourite malbec, stop snacking or bin all the chocolate in the house.

I too, enjoy a glass (or two) of wine and couldn’t live without chocolate 😇

Instead, I’m saying we need a more holistic approach to weight loss which addresses the root cause. One that takes into consideration our lifestyles, thoughts and feelings in combination with nutritional support to create long term behaviour change and sustainable weight loss.

This is exactly why I created The Nourish Academy to help women reprogram their mindset & build healthy habits for sustainable weight loss.

The Nourish Academy is a 12-week small group experience to help 10 women create a healthier lifestyle, reduce stress, maximise their energy, build self confidence and lose weight sustainably without restrictive dieting.

I only open the doors for new enrollments 3 times a year and I’m pleased to share that I'm currently accepting new applications.

Apply before 20th May to claim our early bird offer:

Bonus 1:1 consultation with Raeleen Thomson, our psychology expert

Instant access to The Nourish Academy curriculum so you can get started right away.

The link with all the details about how The Nourish Academy works and what’s included is in the comments below.

Yours,
Dr Aileen

14/05/2024

Has the diet industry been feeding you a lie?

Over the last 7 years I’ve met hundreds of women who have spent years, sometimes decades, on and off diets.

Others have forced themselves to follow extreme shake diets, injected themselves with ‘weight loss medication’ and some have risked their lives for bariatric surgery.

But despite their best efforts, they lost and regained the same weight again and again.

There’s a common theme I see, which is inhibiting their success….

This theme is the belief that weight loss has to mean self punishment. Whether it’s meticulously counting calories, cutting out their favourite foods, forcing themselves to exercise or tolerating hunger the pattern of restriction is unsustainable.

This often leads to obsessing over food, guilt after eating certain foods, overeating and binge eating.

For these women, keeping weight off feels impossible. They lose and regain the same weight again and again.

That’s why I support women with making realistic lifestyle changes and building healthy habits.

So instead of self punishment, it’s a journey of empowerment, confidence and health optimisation where they learn to:

💜 Nourish themselves with foods that fuel their bodies, while still enjoying their favourite treats in moderation.

💜 Exercise in a way they actually enjoy, instead of pounding the treadmill to ‘burn calories’.

💜 Enjoy self care to reduce stress, improve their sleep and calm their busy mind instead of feeling guilty or selfish for taking time for themselves.

It’s not an easy transition to go from traditional restrictive dieting into a holistic health journey.

In fact, it can be quite scary to let go of the rules associated with weight loss. As Helen, one of my former patients so eloquently put it “asking me to eat intuitively is like asking me to trust a cheating boyfriend”

So we have to start slowly…

This is exactly why I created The Nourish Academy to help women reprogram their mindset & build healthy habits for sustainable weight loss.

The Nourish Academy is a 12-week small group experience to help 10 women create a healthier lifestyle, reduce stress, maximise their energy, build self confidence and lose weight sustainably without restrictive dieting.

I only open the doors for new enrollments 3 times a year and I’m pleased to share that I'm currently accepting new applications.

Apply before 20th May to claim our early bird offer:

Bonus 1:1 consultation with Raeleen Thomson, our psychology expert

Instant access to The Nourish Academy curriculum so you can get started right away.

The link with all the details about how The Nourish Academy works and what’s included is in the comments below.

Yours,
Dr Aileen

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